This spring, The North Face is building on its heritage with the Low-Fi Hi-Tek collection of five new pieces that trace the brand’s long history, highlighting a ’70s and ’80s aesthetic. The release offers a fresh take on retro style, adding unexpected colour combos plus heavy dashes of tech.

Mens 78 Low Fi Hi Tek Windjammer 1 — Photo: The North Face

The pieces aren’t simply recreations of old garments. For example, the Men’s ’78 Low-Fi Hi-Tek Windjammer Utility Brown/Super Sonic Blue colourway (above and below) is a nod to TNF’s original dome tent.

It’s a loose-fit anorak for mild-winter, spring or fall wear, with highly wind-resistant WindWall fabrics, Heatseeker Eco insulation and water-repellent cotton.

The North face low fi hi tek hoody — The Windjammer features a special inner label explaining the design heritage, inspired by the original TNF dome tent. Photo: Mountain LIfe Media

With similar colour blocking and tech features to the Windjammer, the Women’s ’86 Low-Fi Hi-Tek Mountain Short Jacket (pictured below with the ’78 Low-Fi Hi-Tek Cargo Pants) is a throwback to an ’80s aesthetic, with a cropped silhouette.

TNF Womens 86 Low Fi Hi Tek Mountain Short Jacket Lupine Utility Brown full 299.99CAD — Photo: The North Face

TNF Womens 86 Low Fi Hi Tek Mountain Short Jacket Lupine Utility Brown open 299.99CAD — Photo: The North Face

All the new pieces are both archive-inspired and freshly minted. They boast hyper-technical fabrics with a cotton hand feel and neutral colour palettes enhanced by touches of vibrancy.